Defense and Security
Issa Ahmad Karbala “advanced the transfer of weapons in Lebanon and advanced terror attacks against the State of Israel,” the IDF said.
“We will not be like our cruel enemies,” said Judea and Samaria District chief Cmdr. Moshe Pinchi.
“At last, I’m here with all of the people of Israel,” the former hostage told supporters in his hometown of Shiloh.
The remains were confirmed as belonging to slain captives Aryeh Zalmanovich and Israel Defense Forces Master Sgt. (res.) Tamir Adar.
“It is disgusting that Democrats’ failed open border policies allowed this to happen,” House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said.
The meeting focused on advancing U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan and strengthening Israel-Egypt relations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly ruled out Turkey’s participation in the International Stabilization Force in Gaza.
While the Israel-Hamas ceasefire has “changed the context,” the sanctions threat will not be rescinded until there is “real and sustained change on the ground,” said the EU’s foreign affairs chief.
The War of Redemption, fought on seven fronts since the Hamas-led terror attacks that killed 1,200 on Oct. 7, 2023, has restored deterrence, the premier said.
The Israeli military has begun physically marking the ceasefire line, with the aim of reducing friction and improving security coordination amid ongoing tensions.
Tal Haimi, who was 41 at the time of his murder, served as a member of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak’s rapid response team.
The US vice president’s visit follows the arrival in Israel of special envoy to the Mideast Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump.
